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Minor fine-tunes to the titling are projected to harmonize the looks of the newly reorganized C2. New wheels and trims and interior of the C1 get all-new covering and materials.
Citroen is also predicting better fuel economy and lower CO2 discharges. The 1.0i 68hp petrol version lets out 106g/km of carbon dioxide, which constitutes a decrease of 2.7% on the present model. The mean fuel consumption is fuel 62.8mpg, which is 2.1% betterment.

The new-look C1 will be on sale early in 2009 when further details and prices will be announced.

BMW of North America LLC will increase U.S. vehicle prices by 2.1% all over its line-up of BMW-branded vehicles for the 2009 model year.

BMW announced that the increase in the costs of raw material has led to the increase in the price. The 2009 vehicles will be launched for dealerships in October.

This increase in price on U.S. vehicles is company’s second rise since June. It had increased the prices on its 2008 line-up by 1%.

Automakers and suppliers are trying to cope with the price increases on raw materials such as steel. BMW also has to cope with a weak dollar. This has made it more expensive to build vehicles in Europe and sell them in the United States.

In the United States, BMW division sales slipped by 8.0% in the first seven months of the year.

BMW’s profit this year is anticipated to be down about 40 percent from 2007.

KIA’S next-generation Sorrento is in the bag! It will be on sale in the UK later next year.
After a mid-life facelift in 2006, the current Sorrento is ready to be replaced – and Kia is keen to take the fight closer to rivals such as the Land Rover Freelander.
The testing of the next-generation SUV is almost complete. Despite the plastic bag disguise, it looks very similar to the current model and will boast the same dimensions, too.
It’s expected to offer a choice of cabin arrangements, with five or seven seats. Kia will concentrate on improving quality and, as well as the 2.5-litre turbo diesel currently offered, introduce some new engines, too.

The new CLK is getting ready for the battle. The Mercedes car has slid down the picking order with the entrance of the current BMW 3-Series saloon and the Audi A5, but this new model is blasting for its premium German rivals.

The current CLK has its curves replaced by more angular, chunky creases and neater, slimmer rear lights. The front end is inspired by the new C-Class – a car that has been one of the decade’s biggest hits for Mercedes so far.

The support of the new CLK also is C-Class, promising a much sharper drive than before. The saloon’s adaptive damping will appear too, allowing drivers to choose between comfort and sport modes for the suspension. It should bring the car close to both the sporty 3-Series and more comfort-led A5.

The starting price is around £26,000. The stylish new CLK will hit the roads by summer 2009, with a monster AMG version topping the range when it appears in 2010.

Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon
Cadillac has brought out a stylish estate version of its CTS sports saloon that will be available in the UK showrooms late next year.

The CTS Sport Wagon is 7mm shorter than the CTS saloon but still extends more load space than its main rival, the Volvo V70.
The CTS Sport Wagon is anticipated to be obtainable with the saloon’s 208bhp 2.8-liter and the muscular 307bhp 3.6-liter petrol V6s, as well as the forthcoming 247bhp 2.9-liter diesel.

With a power tailgate that can be functioned with the key fob, the Sport Wagon also offers a panoramic rear sunroof. At the rear are aggressive-looking tail-lamps that hint at the tail fins of 1950′s Cadillacs.

Pricing will be proclaimed closer to the on-sale date in the autumn.

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Thanks to Auto Express for the images.

Cadillac is unveiling a crossbreed interpretation of the Escalade this month and its starting price is from $71,685, including destination. This is a sport utility vehicle. It makes use of a double mode hybrid technology. It also has a cylinder shut off feature and it gets you 20 mpg in city driving and 21 mpg on the highway.

When you drive it slowly or when the car is idling then it can run completely on the electric motor. Unless and until the driver is harsh the vehicle will stop from the electric power. Also the steering and air conditioning units are also electrically powered.

More Cadillacs that run on E85 in the next two years can be anticipated. Presently, the Escalade is the only Cadillac vehicle to dash on the ethanol fuel. Diesel power plants, now presently utilized in the CTS in Europe will be also considered for the North American Cadillacs.

Today we saw some hot news about the new upcomming Mercedes E-Class. Well, hot news to share with you all!
First some hot spy images about this new car

Auto Express wrote: We’ve got the inside story on the latest Mercedes E-Class! Our spies have captured the clearest pictures yet of the BMW 5-Series rivaling newcomer, including the first shots of its interior.
As you can see, the cabin is strongly influenced by the S-Class luxury saloon. A large center console is topped by multi-media display screen, which is controlled by the COMAND wheel located between the front seats.
Externally, the saloon takes its cues from the recently launched C-Class, with a steeply rising waistline and distinctive character lines. At the front are bold sweptback headlamps, while moving around to the back of the car reveals LED tail lights.
Hi-tech systems will be a major feature of the mid-size Mercedes. PRE-SAFE collision warning, an ESP system that automatically adjusts the steering to compensate for cross winds and a range BlueTec diesel engines will all be available.
Expect to see the E-Class make its first public appearance at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Photos: Guy Porepp

Source and more images: Auto Express

Today we found more information about the 2009 BMW M3 Convertible car.
I personally love the BMW 3 series. A great car to drive in and it has great performance. Nothing to compare with this M3 Convertible off course
As I speak for myself, this car will be one of my dreams, but who knows
Below some great images of this ride and the story rsportscars.com wrote about it.

The BMW M3 model family is being upgraded by yet another fascinating player. The new BMW M3 Convertible, the third body version of BMW’s high-performance sports car following the Coupe and Saloon, offers new possibilities to experience uncompromising driving dynamics.

Outstanding performance and thrilling dynamics of this kind create the first impression conveyed by the BMW M3 Convertible right from the start: This very special two-door performer not only comes with the same drive technology as the BMW M3 Coupe and the BMW M3 Saloon, but is also a brand-new development from the ground up, again boasting all the features so typical of a BMW M model.

The BMW M3 Convertible thus transfers motorsport technology to everyday motoring, meeting even the greatest demands made of such a high-performance car. In its character, therefore, it is first and foremost a BMW M3, while nevertheless betraying its unique identity side-by-side with the Coupe and Saloon.

An Eight-Cylinder in a BMW M3 Convertible

The BMW M3 Convertible draws its exceptional dynamic driving potential from its new eight-cylinder power unit developing 414 bhp from 244 cubic inches. Maximum torque of 295 lb-ft is just as impressive as maximum engine speed of 8,400 rpm. This high engine speed concept so typical of BMW M engines comes straight from the latest Formula 1 power unit raced by the BMW Sauber F1 Team. Clearly, this outstanding principle of engine power ensures unique torque and muscle also in the BMW M3 Convertible in transmitting engine power through the variable M Differential Lock to the rear wheels.

Acceleration to 60 mph comes in just 5.1 seconds and the car continues to surge ahead with increasing power and performance as the driver keeps his foot on the gas pedal, all the way to the car’s top speed of 155 mph, where the engine’s electronic control unit sets a limit to the ongoing speed and performance of this open-air athlete.

The new BMW M3 Convertible comes as standard with a manual six-speed gearbox. With short gear lever travel like in motorsport and crisp, precise movement of the shift lever, the driver is able at all times to transmit the superior power and thrust of the V8 to the rear wheels with the ideal gear ratio.

The Interior: Four Seats, if You Wish with the Roof Down

Creating the interior, the designers and other specialists at BMW M have successfully reached their objective to offer the occupants maximum driving pleasure in an ambience perfectly tailored to their requirements. This applies particularly to the driver’s seat, with all elements required for active motoring being modified accordingly and, through their enhanced functions, reflecting the exceptional power and performance of the BMW M3 Convertible.

As soon as the retractable hardtop folds up into the rear compartment, the driver and front passenger enjoy a truly incomparable open-air atmosphere further promoted by the low-slung shoulder line, the seating position moved far to the back, and the short windscreen. The result of this concept, obviously, is an optimum experience of open-air motoring.

The frame round the windscreen keeps a generous distance from the heads of the front passengers, allowing the sun and, to a pleasant degree, the wind to flow smoothly into and around the interior.

A further highlight is that the occupants now enjoy an even more direct, undiluted experience of the V8 power unit with its unmistakable acoustics.

Supreme Performance is the Objective, Sheer Driving Pleasure is the Result

Even though the full power and performance of the BMW M3 can only be used on the race track, the car’s impressive supremacy also in city traffic and on country roads ensures sheer driving pleasure in a particularly fascinating rendition. And even that is not all, for there are countless roads and routes the world over which, while being thoroughly enjoyable in the BMW M3 Convertible with the roof closed, offer an even higher level of enjoyment and satisfaction with the roof open in perfect convertible weather. So whoever demands top performance and knows how to enjoy supreme pleasure in life will be thrilled time and again by the new BMW M3 Convertible.

Source: Rsportscars.com